Bills · HR 7067
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7067Government Operations and Politics
No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act
INTRO JAN 14· LAST ACTION JAN 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to directly impact the composition and trustworthiness of the federal workforce and those who contract with the government. If passed, it would change who can hold positions of public trust, potentially enhancing security and public confidence in government operations. On the other hand, it would also limit job and business opportunities for individuals with past violent convictions, even if they have served their time and are seeking to re-enter the workforce.
If this bill becomes law, it could mean that individuals with certain past offenses, regardless of their rehabilitation efforts, would be permanently excluded from federal jobs and major contracting roles. If it doesn't pass, the current rules would remain in place, which might allow more flexibility for hiring and contracting but could also lead to concerns about who has access to government positions and contracts.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Makes individuals with a final conviction for a crime of violence ineligible to accept or hold any position in the federal civil service.
This directly changes who can work for the U.S. government.
PROVISION 02
Requires the removal of any federal civil service employee if they are holding such a position when their conviction for a crime of violence becomes final.
This means current federal employees could lose their jobs due to past convictions.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with individuals or entities where a person with a final conviction for a crime of violence holds a significant role.
This extends the prohibition beyond direct federal employment to include federal contractors.
PROVISION 04
Allows the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to grant a waiver to the contracting prohibition if it would cause a unique or undue burden on the federal government.
This provides a mechanism for flexibility in extreme cases, preventing potential disruptions to government services.
PROVISION 05
The definition of 'crime of violence' is based on existing law (18 U.S.C. 16) but specifically excludes offenses that only involve a 'substantial risk' of force, focusing instead on crimes where the use, attempted use, or threatened use of force is an element of the offense.
This clarification narrows the scope of which violent crimes would trigger the prohibitions, potentially excluding some offenses that might otherwise fall under a broader definition.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
5
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DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 14
Introduced in House
JAN 14
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7067
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 14, 2026
Last actionJan 14, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2026
House BillHR 7067Government Operations and Politics
No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act
INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 14, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
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